About Patricia Shaw
Lived 1928 – 2024 (aged 96). Patricia Shaw was an Australian writer, novelist, musicologist and librarian.
Patricia Shaw (26 May 1928 – 25 July 2024) was an Australian novelist and non-fiction writer.
Biography Patricia Shaw was born in Melbourne, Victoria and spent her early years in Koo Wee Rup, a country town where her family owned a hotel. After marrying, she and her husband moved to Surfers Paradise, Queensland in the late 1950s. Her husband was in the Royal Australian Navy and was mostly absent; after having two children, they divorced.
Awards 2004 Corine Literature Prize (readers' choice award) for The Five Winds.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Patricia Shaw?
Australian writer (1928–2024)
When was Patricia Shaw born?
Patricia Shaw was born on 26 May 1928 in Melbourne.
When did Patricia Shaw die?
Patricia Shaw died on 25 July 2024 in Gold Coast.
What was Patricia Shaw's occupation?
Patricia Shaw was a writer, novelist, musicologist and librarian.
What nationality was Patricia Shaw?
Patricia Shaw was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Patricia Shaw (novelist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patricia Shaw. https://biography.guide/patricia-shaw/
MLA: "Patricia Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patricia-shaw/.
Chicago: "Patricia Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/patricia-shaw/.
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